Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Bikes
This service manual is applicable to Model 9500RHR (heart rate function) chainand belt-drive recumbent exercise bikes. Information is appropriate to all models unless otherwise noted.
Note: Information represents typical configuration and may differ slightly from actual equipment.
Customer Support Services
SERVICE MANUAL
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
INTRODUCTION
The Service Manual provides recommendations of safe and efficient approaches to problem situations. This manual is separated into five sections.
INTRODUCTION
THEORY OF OPERATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES Section II
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Section III
"How To..." SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDES Section IV
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Section V
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Refer to TABLE OF CONTENTS for section topics.
When an operating problem occurs, refer to trouble shooting guides and diagnostic mode to isolate cause . When applicable, guides are listed by problem symptom followed with suggestions of probable cause(s) .
Once source of problem is identified, consult "How To..." guides for recommended repair procedures. "How To..." sub-sections are organized by replaceable part or assembly name. For convenience, sub-section lists recommended “Tools Required” to complete specific function.
Refer to PARTS IDENTIFICATION to identify proper name and number of part to order for repair of equipment.
A reproducible FAX order claim form is given in COMMUNICATING BY TELEFACSIMILE for convenient ordering of service parts.
To order, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
Via FAX - 24 hrs. /day, 7 days/week.
Via telephone - Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ( CST).
Via post - At address cited.
To speed Life Fitness Customer Support Services response to your needs, please provide the following information.
1.Model number
2.Serial number
3.Symptom of problem
4.Part name and number to order (if known)
Before installing part, review "How To..." and follow step by step procedures recommended to install part safely and efficiently.
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
THEORY OF OPERATION
The Lifecycles recumbent bikes are stationary exercise bicycles that provide a scientific method of improving body fitness and endurance through its unique “12 or 24 MINUTE RIDE TO VIGOROUS HEALTH.”
Computerized state-of-the-art electronics have been engineered to satisfy a range of personalized fitness needs of the beginner to the needs of the most advanced fitness enthusiast.
The Lifecycle concept is based on the self-motivational principle of INTERVAL TRAINING WITH PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD. During the HILL and RANDOM exercise programs, the workload against which you are pedaling is periodically changed by the built-in computer resulting in an automatic increase or decrease in pedal resistance. This simulates riding up and down virtual “hills,” which are visualized on the display console with columns of “lights” that move from right to left.
With features like the RACE program, Fit Test, level 0 resistance - almost 25% easier than the level 1 found on earlier editions of the classic Lifecycle exercise bike - and exciting variable-ergonomic handlebars, you’ll be much more likely to stick with your exercise plan and accomplish your goals.
The ability to select a program to match your particular needs is what distinguishes Lifecycle bikes as the world’s most popular physical conditioning device. Its user-flexibility means that you will never outgrow the innumerable challenges the Lifecycle exercise bike has to offer.
The beginner starts with basic programs, then improves his level of fitness at his own rate while constantly challenging himself to the next level. For well-conditioned individuals, the advanced programs offer more difficult modes of training. In fact, many world-class athletes use Lifecycle bikes to maintain peak levels of conditioning.
The Lifecycle bike is an extremely rugged exercise bicycle that is designed to withstand heavy use for many years. During its two-year research and development phase, prototype Lifecycles were placed in high-volume health clubs and fitness centers across the United States where they were field tested for up to 18 hours a day.
If you have questions or comments please telephone, FAX or, write us. We are:
LIFE FITNESS - CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES
10601 Belmont Avenue; Franklin Park, IL 60131; U.S.A.
Telephone: 847.451.0036........... |
Toll-free: 800.351.3737 |
FAX: 847.288.3702..................... |
Toll-free: 800.216.8893 |
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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INTRODUCTION |
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How to use this Service Manual |
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Theory of Operation |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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SECTION I |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES |
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NO POWER............................................................................................................................................................ |
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DISPLAY CONSOLE INITIALIZES THEN FAILS ................................................................................................... |
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ERRATIC DISPLAY CONSOLE L.E.D.S................................................................................................................ |
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DISPLAY CONSOLE L.E.D.S REMAIN ILLUMINATED......................................................................................... |
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PROMPT PERSISTS AND INFORMATION ENTRY NOT ALLOWED.................................................................... |
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PROMPT EXTINGUISHES WHEN START KEY IS RELEASED |
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AND INFORMATION ENTRY NOT ALLOWED ..................................................................................................... |
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DISPLAY CONSOLE KEYS DO NOT FUNCTION ................................................................................................. |
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IMMEDIATE, EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE LOAD AT START OF PROGRAM ....................................................... |
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EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE LOAD DURING PROGRAM...................................................................................... |
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RESISTANCE VARIES DURING MANUAL PROGRAM........................................................................................ |
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RESISTANCE CONSTANT DURING RANDOM OR HILL PROGRAMS ............................................................... |
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DIFFICULT OR NO PEDALING MOVEMENT ....................................................................................................... |
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PEDALING TOO EASY ......................................................................................................................................... |
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BATTERY OVER-HEATING .................................................................................................................................. |
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NOT STABLE ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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EMITTING LOAD NOISE....................................................................................................................................... |
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SEAT WOBBLE .................................................................................................................................................... |
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ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE TEST........................................................................................................................... |
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NO HEART RATE OR DISPLAY READS NO HEART RATE................................................................................. |
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HANDLEBAR/LIFEPULSE GRIPS LOOSE........................................................................................................... |
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SECTION II |
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LIST OF ALL DIAGNOSTIC STATES ................................................................................................................................. |
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DIAGNOSTIC MODES FOR MESSAGE CENTER CONSOLE |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST................................................................................. |
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ALL LED TEST |
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KEYPAD TEST |
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SPEAKER TEST |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2 - INDIVIDUAL LED TEST............................................................................................. |
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INDIVIDUAL LED TEST |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - VERSION #: RPM, HR, and LOAD TESTS ............................................................... |
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PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER |
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PEDAL RPM |
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HEART RATE |
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LOAD DUTY CYCLE CONTROL |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE and NETWORK STATUS TESTS ......................................................... |
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LIFEPULSE HC05 and DSP PROGRAM VERSION.REVISION #s |
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LIFE LINK CONNECTION STATUS |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5 - LOOPBACK TESTS .................................................................................................. |
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LOOPBACK TEST FOR CVA COMMUNICATIONS |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6 - MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION........................................................................... |
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MAXIMUM PROGRAM TIME |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7 - TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE.............................................................................. |
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TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8 - ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS......................................................................................... |
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ENGLISH UNITS/METRIC UNITS CONFIGURATION |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 - UPRIGHT/RECUMBENT SELECTION ...................................................................... |
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LC9500 or LC9500R CONFIGURATION |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 - WATTS .................................................................................................................... |
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WATTS ENABLE/DISABLE |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 11 - METS....................................................................................................................... |
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METS ENABLE/DISABLE |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12 - POWER SUPPLY SELECTION............................................................................... |
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9 VOLT, 6 VOLT, OR EXTERNAL(CVA) POWER SUPPLY |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 13 - TOTAL HOURS and STATISTICS........................................................................... |
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TOTAL HOURS |
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STATISTICS (OPTIONAL) |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 14 - NUMERIC KEYS ENABLE/DISABLE...................................................................... |
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LC9500 HAS NUMERIC KEYS, LC9100 DOES NOT |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15 - PHOTO SHOOT....................................................................................................... |
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PHOTO SHOOT STATE, (ALL DATA IS STATIC and INVALID) |
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(Continued…) |
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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DIAGNOSTIC MODES FOR SQUARE STYLE MESSAGE CENTER CONSOLE |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1...................................................................................................................................... |
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KEYS ON DISPLAY ARE RESPONDING |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2...................................................................................................................................... |
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INDIVIDUAL LED TEST |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3...................................................................................................................................... |
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SOFTWARE VERSION AND EEROM CONFIGURATIONS |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4...................................................................................................................................... |
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CURRENT PROGRAM VERSIONS |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5...................................................................................................................................... |
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CURRENT VALUES IN EEROM |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6...................................................................................................................................... |
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MAXIMUM PROGRAM DEFAULT TIMES |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7...................................................................................................................................... |
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TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8...................................................................................................................................... |
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ENGLISH UNITS/METRIC UNITS CONFIGURATION |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9...................................................................................................................................... |
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RECUMBENT OR UPRIGHT CONFIGURATION |
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DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10.................................................................................................................................... |
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LIFEPULSE ENABLE/DISABLE |
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SECTION III |
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How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE… |
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THE ALTERNATOR......................................................................................................................................... |
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ALTERNATOR BELT ..................................................................................................................................... |
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DRIVE CHAIN/BELT ....................................................................................................................................... |
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CHAIN ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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CRANK ARM AND BEARINGS ....................................................................................................................... |
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EXTRUSION/SEAT ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... |
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FREE-WHEEL GEAR...................................................................................................................................... |
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MAIN WIRE HARNESS ................................................................................................................................... |
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SEAT ROLLER BEARINGS ............................................................................................................................ |
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BATTERY........................................................................................................................................................ |
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DISPLAY CONSOLE....................................................................................................................................... |
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ALTERNATOR CONTROL BOARD................................................................................................................. |
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FOOT STRAP.................................................................................................................................................. |
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FRONT WHEELS ............................................................................................................................................ |
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HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................................. |
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DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS................................................................................................................. |
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HEART RATE PC BOARD .............................................................................................................................. |
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SEAT/LIFEPULSE™ GRIP ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................... |
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HOUSING........................................................................................................................................................ |
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PEDALS .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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SEAT BACK PAD............................................................................................................................................ |
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STABILIZER BAR ........................................................................................................................................... |
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SECTION IV |
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WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................................................. |
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PARTS LISTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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SECTION V |
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ........................................................................................ |
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS.............................................................................................................................. |
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COMMUNICATING BY FAX................................................................................................................................................ |
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FAX FORM.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES ................................................................................................................................................ |
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©1998 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
Zone Trainer and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation, is forbidden.
U.S. Patent Numbers 3,767,195 and 4,358,105.
M051-00K19-A080 3/99
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
SECTION I
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDES
Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: No Power
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Display Console LEDs do |
Pedaling too slowly |
Pedal faster than 45 RPM then press the |
not illuminate |
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START button. |
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Keypad not responding |
Massage keypad with fingertips. |
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Insufficient battery voltage |
Test the battery voltage. It should be: |
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5.8 to 6.3 VDC. If necessary, replace the |
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battery with a fully charged 6V battery. |
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Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged wire |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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harnesses. |
damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute ACB. Replace |
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Control Board (ACB) |
malfunctioning ACB. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact: |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Display Console Initializes Then Fails
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Display Console initializes |
Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then secure connections. |
then fails |
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Worn or damaged wire |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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harnesses |
damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
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Control Board |
Replace malfunctioning board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Erratic Display Console LEDs
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Display Console LEDs are |
Pedaling too slowly |
Pedal faster than 45 RPM. |
not constant |
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Insufficient battery voltage |
Test the battery voltage. It should be: |
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5.8 to 6.3 VDC. If necessary, replace the |
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battery with a fully charged 6V battery. |
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Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged wire |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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harnesses |
damaged harnesses. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
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Control Board |
Replace malfunctioning board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Display Console LEDs Remain Illuminated
Symptom
Display Console LEDs do not extinguish in timely manner at the end of a workout , when the CLEAR key is pressed, or when the pedaling stops.
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then reconnect the connections. |
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Worn or damaged harnesses |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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damaged harnesses. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
Control Board |
Replace defective board. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Inspect for damage or depression at START |
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key. Test with substitute Display Console. |
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Replace malfunctioning Display Console. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Prompt Persists and Information Entry Not Allowed
Symptom
Prompt persistently flashes and entry of additional information is not allowed.
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Probable Cause |
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Corrective Action |
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Pedaling too slowly |
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Pedal faster than 45 RPM. |
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Attempting to enter improper |
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Refer to Operation Manual for time duration |
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duration of time |
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requirements. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
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Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
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Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
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Control Board (ACB) |
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Replace Malfunctioning board. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Prompt Extinguishes When Start Key Is Released and Information Entry Not Allowed
Symptom
Prompt extinguishes when START key is released and entry of additional information is not allowed.
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute ACB. Replace defective |
Control Board |
Alternator Control Board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Display Console Keys Do Not Function
Symptom
Display Console keys (except START key) do not function and Aerobic Trainer does not respond.
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Probable Cause |
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Corrective Action |
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Attempting to enter program |
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Refer to Operation Manual for program |
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not available. |
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availability. |
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Keypad is cold |
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Massage keypad with fingertips. |
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Display Console connection |
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Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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loose |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
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Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Immediate, Excessive Resistance Load at Start of Program
Symptom
Upon start of program, excessive resistance load is immediate; no normal, incremental increase from “no load.”
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Pedaling too slowly |
Pedal faster than 45 RPM. |
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Insufficient battery voltage |
Test battery voltage or replace with fully |
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charged 6V battery. |
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Battery Voltage Specification: 5.8 - 6.3 VDC |
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Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then, reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged wire |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
harnesses |
damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
Control Board |
Replace malfunctioning board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Excessive Resistance Load During Program
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
During program, excessive |
Pedaling too slowly |
Pedal faster than 45 RPM. |
resistance loading occurs. |
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Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then, reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged wire |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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harnesses |
damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute ACB. Replace |
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Control Board (ACB) |
malfunctioning ACB. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Resistance Varies During Manual Program
NOTE: In RANDOM and HILL programs, resistance variation may be normal. Test for resistance variation in MANUAL program.
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
During MANUAL program, |
Pedaling too slowly |
Pedal faster than 45 RPM. |
resistance variation occurs. |
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Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then, reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged harnesses |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
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Control Board |
Replace defective board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Symptom: Resistance Constant During Random or Hill Programs
NOTE: In RANDOM and HILL programs, resistance variation may be normal. Test for resistance variation in MANUAL program.
Symptom
During RANDOM or HILL programs, resistance is constant without variation for interval training nor hill incline/decline.
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then, reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged harnesses |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
Control Board |
Replace defective board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Difficult or NO Pedaling Movement
Symptom
Pedaling is difficult, feels restricted or, is not possible when Aerobic Trainer has not been started (START key not pressed).
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Malfunctioning Free-wheel |
Inspect Gear for free backward and forward |
Gear |
rotation. Replace malfunctioning Gear. |
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Alternator Belt excessively tight |
Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as necessary. |
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Alternator Belt Deflection: 1/4 inch (6mm) |
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Stiff chain Link(s) |
Inspect Links. Replace chain. |
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Left side Crank Nut excessively |
Loosen nut 1/16 (one sixteenth) of a turn. |
tight |
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Crank Bearings worn or |
Replace Crank Bearings. |
corroded |
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Seat incorrectly adjusted |
Adjust Seat. Refer to Operation Manual. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Pedaling Too Easy
NOTE: Trainer utilizes “constant work” principle - pedal faster/less resistance, pedal slower/greater resistance.
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
During exercise program, |
Pedaling too slowly |
Pedal faster than 45 RPM. |
pedaling is insufficiently |
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easy, not providing |
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adequate resistance. |
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Program level doesn’t |
Select higher level. |
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challenge user ability |
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Loose wire connections |
Disconnect then, reconnect connections. |
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Worn or damaged harnesses |
Inspect wire harnesses. Replace worn or |
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damaged harness. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
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Control Board |
Replace defective board. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test Alternator output or, test with substitute |
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Alternator. Replace malfunctioning Alternator. |
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Refer to Alternator Voltage Test. |
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Alternator Belt excessively |
Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as necessary. |
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loose |
Alternator Belt Deflection: 1/4 inch (6mm) |
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Chain excessively loose |
Inspect Chain. Replace Chain. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Battery Over-Heating
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Battery over-heating during |
Battery Wires incorrectly |
Inspect connections: red wire to positive (+) |
exercise program. |
connected |
lead; black wire to negative (-) lead. |
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Worn Battery Wires |
Inspect Wires. Replace Wires or harness. |
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Battery leads grounding upon |
Inspect leads. Replace battery. |
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frame |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Test with substitute Alternator Control Board. |
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Control Board |
Replace defective board. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Not Stable
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Aerobic Trainer not stable |
Stabilizer Foot Pads not |
Adjust Foot Pads. |
upon floor. |
adjusted correctly |
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Floor surface not level |
Position Aerobic Trainer upon level surface. |
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Stabilizer Bar not attached |
Tightened attaching hardware. |
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firmly to frame |
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Wheel(s) damaged |
Replace damaged wheel(s). |
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Frame damaged |
Contact Life Fitness Customer Support |
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Services. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Emitting Loud Noise
NOTE: Trainer machinery may resonate louder upon hard surfaces than upon carpeted or matted surfaces.
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
During exercise program, loud noise issuing from Aerobic Trainer.
Non-carpeted, hard surface |
Place Aerobic Trainer upon softer surfaced |
floor |
floor. |
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Improper riding style |
Change style. Do not lean excessively to either |
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Crank Bearings not adjusted |
Inspect Bearings. Adjust or replace as |
properly or, worn |
necessary. |
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Alternator Belt excessively |
Inspect belt deflection. Adjust as necessary. |
loose |
Alternator Belt Deflection: 1/4 inch (6mm) |
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Alternator Belt worn |
Replace Belt. |
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Malfunctioning Alternator |
Operate Aerobic Trainer as in normal use with |
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noise from Alternator. Replace Alternator as |
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necessary. |
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Chain excessively loose |
Inspect Chain. Replace Chain. |
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Free-wheel Gear |
Inspect Gear for free rotation. Replace |
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defective Gear. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Seat Wobbles
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Seat wobbles or has excessive side-to-side movement
Seat rollers out of adjustment |
Inspect seat rollers. Adjust or replace worn |
or excessively worn |
rollers as necessary. |
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For Assistance Contact
Life Fitness Customer Support Services
Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737
Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Alternator Voltage Test
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
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Corrective Action |
(Various. See |
Malfunctioning Alternator |
Inspect Alternator voltage. |
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Troubleshooting Guides) |
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Attach DC voltmeter to Alternator. Voltmeter |
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positive (+) probe to Alternator red lead. |
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Voltmeter negative (-) lead to Alternator black |
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lead. |
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Maintain pedal speed greater than 45 RPM. |
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Press START key. |
Alternator Voltage Specification: 9 - 11 VDC when pedal speed greater than 45 RPM
For Assistance Contact
Life Fitness Customer Support Services
Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737
Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: No Heart Rate or Display Reads No Heart Rate
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
No heart rate or, display |
No heart rate reading |
Executive Diagnostic Mode to verify |
reads (No HR). |
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performance of heart rate function. |
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Faulty cable connection |
Verify heart-rate cable is properly connected. |
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Using an ohmmeter, verify continuity at the |
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main console cable. See wiring diagram for pin |
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location. |
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Malfunctioning |
Replace Handlebar/Lifepulse Assembly. |
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Handlebar/Lifepulse Grip |
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Assembly (include. worn or |
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damaged heart rate lead) |
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Life Pulse handlebar |
Verify that the handlebar is functioning. See |
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diagrams. |
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Using an ohmmeter, verify continuity between |
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Lifepulse sensor and cable connection. See |
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wiring diagram for pin location. |
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Handlebar/Lifepulse Grip |
Dry wipe sensors. |
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Assembly |
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Loose or malfunctioning heart |
Secure connection. Replace malfunctioning |
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rate lead connection at Display |
Handlebar/Lifepulse Grip Assembly |
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Console |
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Heart-rate (DSP) Board |
Verify that the heart-rate (DSP) board is |
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communicating. See Diagnostic/ |
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Replace faulty heart-rate (DSP) board. |
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Malfunctioning Display Console |
Test with substitute Display Console. Replace |
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malfunctioning Display Console. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Series Exercise Bikes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom: Handlebar/Lifepulse Grips Loose
Symptom |
Probable Cause |
Corrective Action |
Handlebar grips loosening
Lifepulse sensor molding loose
Excessive wear or damage to |
Replace the handlebar assembly. |
grip |
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Cleaning solution that contains |
Replace the Lifepulse Sensor Kit. |
an acid or ammonia base. |
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For Assistance Contact |
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Life Fitness Customer Support Services |
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Teleph.: 847.451.0036 or 800.351.3737 |
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Telefacs.: 847.288.3702 or 800.216.8893 |
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NOTES:
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Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike
SECTION II
DIAGNOSTIC MODES
Lifecycle 9500RHR Exercise Bike
HOW TO ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Diagnostics can be entered while holding the the ‘5’ key and pressing the ‘Start’ key while pedaling the bike over 45 RPM’s.
The ‘Enter’ key will prompt you forward, while the ‘Clear/Pause’ key you prompt you backward in diagnostic modes.
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DIAGNOSTIC MODES
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 1 - ALL LEDS and KEYPAD TEST
ALL LED TEST
KEYPAD TEST
SPEAKER TEST
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 2 - INDIVIDUAL LED TEST
INDIVIDUAL LED TEST
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 3 - VERSION #: RPM, HR, and LOAD TESTS
PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER PEDAL RPM
HEART RATE
LOAD DUTY CYCLE CONTROL
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 4 - LIFEPULSE and NETWORK STATUS TESTS
LIFEPULSE HC05 and DSP PROGRAM VERSION.REVISION #s LIFE LINK CONNECTION STATUS
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 5 - LOOPBACK TESTS
LOOPBACK TEST FOR CVA COMMUNICATIONS
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 6 - MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION
MAXIMUM PROGRAM TIME
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 7 - TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE
TELEMETRY ENABLE/DISABLE
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 8 - ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS
ENGLISH UNITS/METRIC UNITS CONFIGURATION
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 9 - UPRIGHT/RECUMBENT SELECTION
LC9500 or LC9500R CONFIGURATION
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 10 – WATTS
WATTS ENABLE/DISABLE
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 11 – METS
METS ENABLE/DISABLE
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 12 - POWER SUPPLY SELECTION
6 VOLT OR EXTERNAL(CVA) POWER SUPPLY
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 13 - TOTAL HOURS and STATISTICS
TOTAL HOURS
STATISTICS (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 14NUMERIC KEYS ENABLE/DISABLE
LC9500 HAS NUMERIC KEYS (Used to disable key pad on the LC9100 Models)
DIAGNOSTICS STATE 15PHOTO SHOOT
PHOTO SHOOT STATE, (ALL DATA IS STATIC and INVALID)
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